During the unveiling of the 2015 TRD Pro Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner, the Japanese automaker had the vehicles scaling hills and other obstacles on an elaborate off-road course inside the McCormick convention center.Watch video
CHICAGO, IL- Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled its new lineup of off-road vehicles during an over-the-top (of a hill) demonstration Thursday during the Chicago Auto Show.
During the unveiling of the 2015 TRD Pro Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner, the Japanese automaker had the vehicles scaling hills and other obstacles on an elaborate off-road course inside the McCormick convention center.
The vehicles all feature aggressive stylings and off-road capabilities unlike any Toyota products before, according to officials.
"We're here to talk about the fun" said Jack Hollis, vice president of marketing at Toyota Motor Sales USA.
The new factory-installed TRD Pro Series is aimed squarely at extreme off-roading enthusiasts who push their trucks and SUVs to the limit. Hollis said the vehicles are designed to inspire people to get outside and "get dirty."
Toyota did not announce pricing for the vehicles.
The first TRD Pro series debuted on the Tacoma in 1998.
Toyota unveils the 2015 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner Toyota Racing Development (TRD) lineup at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show.Here's a look at the specifications of the three new vehicles:
Tundra
- In addition to the shared features, the Tundra TRD Pro will be equipped exclusively with:
- TRD-tuned springs with 2” lift for the front of the vehicle
- Decreased spring rate to improve ride quality over harsh terrain
- All-black 18-inch alloy wheels with Michelin ORP tires
- TRD dual exhaust system
- TRD PRO quarter panel bed stamping
- Unique interior seat color with red stitching
- Unique instrument panel ornament insert
Tacoma
- Building on the best-selling compact pickup in the industry, Tacoma TRD Pro beefs up and adds a little hot sauce with:
- TRD-tuned springs with 2” lift for the front
- Decreased spring rate
- 16-inch black beadlock-style wheels
- BFGoodrich All-Terrain LT265/75R16 tires
- TRD Exhaust
- Black TRD PRO badge
Rock Star 4Runner
- Adding to its rock-crawling prowess, 4Runner TRD PRO will be exclusively equipped with: 1.5” lift for the front of the vehicle
- 1” of additional wheel travel
- All-new 17-inch TRD all-black alloy wheels
- Black TRD Pro badges
- Black front and rear lower bumper accents
About a dozen vehicles are expected to debut during the Chicago Auto Show’s press and social media preview days Feb. 6-7. The show is open to the public from Feb. 8-17 at Chicago’s massive McCormick Place conference center.
Tickets to the show are $6 for senior citizens and children between 7-12 years old; $12 for adults; and free for children 6 and under. For more information on tickets, visit chicagoautoshow.com.
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